[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 14, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 14CFR23.53]

[Page 189]
 
                     TITLE 14--AERONAUTICS AND SPACE
 
CHAPTER I--FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
 
PART 23_AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: NORMAL, UTILITY, ACROBATIC, AND 
COMMUTER CATEGORY AIRPLANES--Table of Contents
 
                            Subpart B_Flight
 
Sec.  23.53  Takeoff performance.

    (a) For normal, utility, and acrobatic category airplanes, the 
takeoff distance must be determined in accordance with paragraph (b) of 
this section, using speeds determined in accordance with Sec.  23.51 (a) 
and (b).
    (b) For normal, utility, and acrobatic category airplanes, the 
distance required to takeoff and climb to a height of 50 feet above the 
takeoff surface must be determined for each weight, altitude, and 
temperature within the operational limits established for takeoff with--
    (1) Takeoff power on each engine;
    (2) Wing flaps in the takeoff position(s); and
    (3) Landing gear extended.
    (c) For commuter category airplanes, takeoff performance, as 
required by Sec.  Sec.  23.55 through 23.59, must be determined with the 
operating engine(s) within approved operating limitations.

[Doc. No. 27807, 61 FR 5185, Feb. 9, 1996]